Collision Center Manager: Lead & Elevate Auto Shop

Schumacher Automotive Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits Program

401K Savings and Retirement plan with)

Paid Time Off

Training, resources and opportunities

Discounts on vehicles, service and?

Job summary

Schumacher Automotive Group in North Palm Beach is seeking a Collision Center Manager to plan and run the daily operations of the Collision Center, ensuring KPI targets and insurance metrics are met while coaching team members to perform at their best.

You will lead estimating and sales efforts, manage budgets and gross profit, maintain high quality standards, and build strong relationships with insurers, vendors, and customers in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in collision repair environment.
• Minimum 3+ years leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance claims process.
• Experience in the automotive industry is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to motivate others using coaching tools and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily collision center operations to meet KPI targets and insurance metrics.
• Lead the team to achieve estimating and sales targets.
• Set performance objectives and monitor financials including gross profit on labor, parts, paint & materials.
• Communicate performance goals to all personnel and manage staffing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient repair facility and equipment.
• Coordinate with insurers, vendors, and major customers to ensure smooth workflows.
• Attend operations meetings and provide KPI updates regularly.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Insurance claims knowledge

Automotive industry experience

Attention to detail

Coaching and motivation

Education

Post secondary education or equivalent

Certification in collision repair (plus)

Job description

Schumacher Automotive Group in North Palm Beach is seeking a Collision Center Manager to plan and run the daily operations of the Collision Center, ensuring KPI targets and insurance metrics are met while coaching team members to perform at their best.

You will lead estimating and sales efforts, manage budgets and gross profit, maintain high quality standards, and build strong relationships with insurers, vendors, and customers in a fast-paced automotive environment.